by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 31, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
When brakes malfunction and a serious accident occurs, a variety of parties may be liable for the ensuing damage. The federal government has set very strict standards and regulations on the braking systems of 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles. For instance,...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 30, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
In September 2014, Shannon Ford, now 37, slammed into the back of a school bus in Florida, injuring multiple students. Now, two years later, Ford has plead no contest to four counts of reckless driving with bodily injury. The judge gave Ford 20 years in prison as a...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 25, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
We all feel a little nervous when that behemoth of an 18-wheeler comes barreling down the expressway. We’ve all seen these juggernauts in the news for causing some sort of major, and tragic, accident. Because commercial trucks consistently weigh up to 80,000 pounds,...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog
In a couple of weeks, the streets will once again be flooded with students, cars, pedestrians, bike riders, and first time drivers. Getting everybody safely to school (and work) and home again is the responsibility of every driver on the road. But with a large...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Jul 25, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog
Texting and driving is already a serious issue, but with the recent ‘Pokémon Go’ craze, drivers have to be even more vigilant. The smartphone game – which has been downloaded an estimated 75 million times – is based off the 90’s card game and hand-held...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Jul 13, 2016 | 18 Wheelers, Blog
“In 2014, 3,660 people died in crashes involving commercial trucks. 16% of those deaths were truck occupants, 68% were passenger vehicle occupants, and 15% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists.” Every day thousands of commercial trucks drive along highways...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog, Personal Injury
There’s a certain time of year that seems to get under people’s skin. In addition to the hectic holiday season and the sweltering summer, there’s a particular period of time that has the potential to make you more stressed and anxious than ever—yes, we’re talking...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | May 26, 2016 | Blog, Wrongful Death
While some of us are lucky enough to say that we have yet to lose someone we truly love, the truth is that countless individuals deal with such losses every second of the every day. When someone who played a major role in your life is gone, picking up the pieces can...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | May 24, 2016 | Blog, Lawsuit, Personal Injury
With our fast-paced lifestyles and full schedules, a personal injury case is probably the last thing on your mind. This is because situations like car accidents or work-related injuries are two scenarios we almost never expect to encounter. As crazy and unpredictable...
by J. Gonzalez Injury Attorneys | May 22, 2016 | Auto Accident, Blog, Lawsuit
Figuring out whether or not a certain situation is worthy of filing a lawsuit is a task on its own. While it’s easy to assume that initiating a case is as simple as calling your lawyer and expressing your dissatisfaction with a particular experience, there’s so much...
